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16" Cordless Chain Saw
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Our Customer Service staff is ready to provide assistance.
In the case of a damaged or missing part, most replacement parts ship directly from
Merotec USA in Atlanta or from one of our service partners in the US.
For immediate help with assembly, or for additional product information, email support@
MerotecUSA.com or call 866-902-9690 M-F 8:30am – 5:00pm ET. More information can be
found on www.YardForceUSA.com.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR REFERENCE
You will need this manual for safety
instructions, operating procedures, and Warranty.
The original sales receipt is required for warranty service.
YF60VRX16-CS
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Summary of Contents for Yard force YF60VRX16-CS
- Page 1 YF60VRX16-CS 16” Cordless Chain Saw OPERATOR’S MANUAL Our Customer Service staff is ready to provide assistance. In the case of a damaged or missing part, most replacement parts ship directly from Merotec USA in Atlanta or from one of our service partners in the US.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Safety Symbols............................Safety Instructions..........................Technical Data..........................Description of Product........................... Installation............................... Maintenance and Storage........................Troubleshooting............................Warranty............................WARNING 1. To reduce the risk of electric shock- Do not expose to water. 2. Do not use in rain. Store indoors only. Replace damaged battery pack immediately. 3. -
Page 3: Safety Symbols
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS! SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates READ & UNDERSTAND DANGER, WARNING, OR CAUTION. May INSTRUCTION MANUAL be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling and other WARNING: The operation of construction activities contains chemicals any power tools can result in foreign... - Page 4 Wear Ear Chain saw noise °C Celsius Temperature Protection may damage your Temperature hearing. Always °F Fahrenheit Temperature wear sound Temperature barriers (ear plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing. GENERAL BATTERY-OPERATED Wear Head Wear an approved POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS Protection safety hard hat to protect your head.
- Page 5 Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure unfamiliar with the power tool or these • the switch is in the off-position before instructions to operate the power tool. connecting to the battery pack, picking Power tools are dangerous in the hands of up or carrying the tool. Carrying power untrained users.
- Page 6 Do not use a battery pack or tool that injury from flying debris or accidental contact • is damaged or modified. Damaged or with the saw chain. modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable Do not operate a chain saw in a tree, on •...
- Page 7 KICKBACK SAFETY DEVICES ON Tip contact in some cases may cause a sudden reverse reaction, kicking the guide THIS CHAIN SAW CHAIN bar up and back towards the operator. Brake Pinching the saw chain along the top of the The chain saw comes equipped with a chain guide bar may push the guide bar rapidly brake, which stops both the motor and back towards the operator.
- Page 8 ADDITIONAL WARNINGS WARNING: If the chain brake is clogged with wood chips, the function of the chain brake may deteriorate. Always keep the With a basic understanding of kickback • device clean. (Fig. 3-5), you can reduce or eliminate the element of surprise. Sudden surprise Low Kickback Saw Chain contributes to accidents.
- Page 9 When felling, keep bystanders at least Avoid unintentional contact with the • • two tree lengths away. stationary saw chain or guide bar rails. Keep proper footing and balance at all These can be very sharp. Always wear • times. gloves and long pants or chaps when A chain saw is intended for two handed handling the chain saw, saw chain, or guide...
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Page 10: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA Check the delivery parts (Fig. 9) Fig.9 Model YF60VRX16-CS Nominal voltage of product with battery Chain speed 33 ft./s Cutting length 16 in.(400 mm) Chain type 90PX056X Guide bar type 164MLEA041 Weight 17 lbs Battery pack Model YF60VRX2.5-BAT... - Page 11 Lift the tip of the guide bar up to check for Fig.11 sag. Release the tip of the guide bar and turn the chain tensioning knob clockwise. Repeat this process until the sag is eliminated. Tighten the side cover knob securely to ensure that the saw chain is properly tensioned before using.
- Page 12 Power indicator (Fig. 18) Fig.15 This Li-Ion battery pack is equipped with a power indicator which is used to show the battery packs remaining charge. Press the power indicator button to check battery charge as below. The 0.08" (2 mm) LEDs will stay lit for approximately 4 seconds.
- Page 13 WARNING: Do not smoke or bring any fire Remove the battery pack. or flame near the oil or the chain saw. Oil Depress the battery releasing/locking button may spill and cause a fire. on the housing. The battery pack will pop up automatically. NOTE: The chain saw is not filled with oil at the Lift and hold the battery pack while pressing time of purchase.
- Page 14 WARNING: Always remove the battery Fig.21 pack from the chain saw during work breaks and after finishing work. Indicator panel The indicator panel will be light ON while you squeeze the trigger switch. Status meaning as shown in Fig. 23 Fig.23 Grasp the front and rear handles firmly, using both hands.
- Page 15 Instructions concerning the proper WARNING: An escape path should be techniques for basic felling, limbing, and planned and cleared as necessary before cross-cutting cuts are started. The escape path should extend back and diagonally to the rear of FELLING A TREE (See Fig.24) the expected line of fall.
- Page 16 bind the saw chain, stop cutting before Fig.33 the felling back cut is complete and use wedges of wood, plastic or aluminium to open the cut and drop the tree along the desired line of fall. (See Fig.30) Fig.30 BUCKING A LOG (See Fig.34) Fig.34 REMOVING BUTTRESS ROOTS (See Fig.30) Fig.31...
- Page 17 make sure the chain is not jammed when LIMBING A TREE (See Fig.39) cutting along the top edge. (See Fig.36) Fig.39 Fig.36 WARNING: Do not stand on any unstable NOTE: When the log is supported on both surface while using the product. This ends, cut 1/3 the diameter from the top could include, but is not limited, to ladders, (overbuck).
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Page 18: Maintenance And Storage
CLEANING the upright position during the bucking cut to separate the log from the stump. Watch out for springpoles—they are dangerous. After each use, clean debris from the chain Do not attempt to cut bent branches or and guide bar with a soft brush. Wipe stumps which are under tension unless you the chain saw surface with a clean cloth are professionally trained and competent to... - Page 19 A properly sharpened saw chain cuts through by means of the lubricating hole. Turn the guide wood effortlessly, even with very little pressure. bar and check that the lubrication holes and chain groove are free from impurities. Never use a dull or damaged saw chain. A dull saw chain cutter leads to increased physical TRANSPORTING AND STORING strain, increased vibration load, unsatisfactory...
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Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Fault/malfunction Cause Remedy Battery pack not properly attached Attach properly Remove and charge the battery start pack Product does not Battery pack damaged Contact our service centre Other electrical defect to the Contact our service centre product Remove and charge the battery Battery pack capacity too low Product does not reach full pack... -
Page 21: Warranty
Yard Force. 3. If service or a warranty evaluation is requested, Yard Force will provide an RGA number that should be used in all communications with Yard Force and is required to be indicated on the product itself and on the outside of the box. - Page 22 1-866-902-9690 support@merotecusa.com Need Help? Please do not return the product to the place of purchase yet. We’re here to help and take care of all your needs. Contact our Customer Care Center in Atlanta, GA for help with: Product assembly or use Missing or damaged parts Troubleshooting You can also visit our website to download...
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